Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-03-24
Government Timber Lands.

The Secretary of the Interior yesterday re-
quested the Acknowledgement to direct all
the United States District Attorneys in the
Northwest to see that all suits for timber
tresspass brought against parties in the
Territories for cutting timber on unsur-
veyed public lands, which are decided ad
yersely to the Government, are carried di
rectly to the Supreme Court for a settlement
of the questions involved. 1t is a theory
of the Government that the Northern Pa
cihc road can be held responsible for the
cutting of timber on such lands by parties
authorized to cut within the limits of its
land grant. The question which the Sec
retary desires to have settled by the Su-
preme Court is as to whether the selection
of certain lands as indemnity or lieu lands,
and the withdrawal of such lands by local
officers for settlement, is sufficient ground
for alleged ownership and the consequent
right to the timber thereon.
California Oranges in the Fast.
CHICAGO, March 23d.- The receipts OF
California oranges are on the increase this
week, and q considerable quantity of the
fruit is choice and fancy stock. Choice
fresh and sound fruit has good demand
and is selling at former prices. Tie old
common and frosted stock is disappearing
from the market, which is favorable fea-
ture. The choice grades of oranges find
sales, and the more common grades are
handled by peddlers who sell them at very
low prices. Commission men look for
better prices and an increased demand as
soon as the old fruit is disposed of. The
following is the range of prices Seedlings,
81 5093 35; Navels, $2@6 Bloods, 50;
and Tamarines, 81 1908 per box.
The Contra CT Labor Act.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.-The Act to
amend an Act to prohibit the importation
and immigration of foreigners and aliens
under contract, or agreement, to perform
labor in the United States. which was ap-
proved February 23d, should, according to
its provisions, have gone into effect to-day.
The Acting Secretary of the Treasury, who
is charged with the execution of this Act,
has not had an opportunity to prepare reg
ulations, but will see to its proper enforce
ment. They are now, however, in course
of preparation, aud will be issued in few
days. 1t is said at the department that the
delay is caused by the difficulty expert
enced in reconciiDg seemingly inconsistent
provisions contained in the Act.
They Want No Instructions.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.-Nothinga about
the appointment of Commissioners to Sc
lect site for the San Francisco Postoffice
has been settled at the Treasury Depart
ment. There appears to be no necessity
for haste in the matter. The $350,000 ap-
propriated for the purchase of site is
available Immediately, but if the site is
chosen and paid for, work On the building
cannot be begun until an appropriation is
made by Congress. The Treasury officials
are thoroughly aware of what is expected
in this matter, and no outside information
/, -oI 10, t1,o,,.
duties.
The Thetis TO Sail for Alaska.
New YORK, March 23d.-The United
States steamer Thetis, the sealing vessel
purchased by the Navy Department as an
exploring steamer in the search for Lieu
tenant Greely, and which was the flagship
of the expedition, has been equipped as
naval vessel, and will sail tomorrow for
duty in Alaskan waters. She is in COM
mand OF Lieutenant VIM. II. Emory, who
commanded the Bear on the Greely expedi-
ton.
Judge McArthur's Successor.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.-Attorney-
General Garland, after the Cabinet meeting
yesterday, said that he did not think that
the President was prepared to announce
Judge McArthur's successor on the bench
of the Supreme Court of the District. He
intimated however, that the matter was
virtually settled. 1t is generally conceded
that the Hon. w. V. Montgomery, the re-
firing Commissioner of Patents, will be
the apppintee.
The Baltimore and Ohio Deal.
BALTIMORE, March 23d.-It is now stated
on good authority that the option will re-
main open to the Ives. .Stayner syndicate
for the control of the Baltimore and Ohio
road until the 1st of April. Garrett, it is
stated, has cleared 100000 out of the
Sully syndicate failure, and it is also said
that the Garrett interest has purchased
all the stock of the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity,
Bloated BOndholders VIII Take Notice.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.-The Acting
Secretary of the Treasury this afternoon
issued the one hundred and forty eighth
call for the redemption OF bonds. The
call is for S10000,6O0 of the loan of 1882
and notice is given that the principal and
accrued interest of the bonds designated
will be paid at the Treasury of the United
States in Washington, May l, 1887, and
that interest on said bonds will cease on
that day.
Loss of stock in the Northwest.
Sr. PAUL Mimi, March 23d.-A Pic.
neer Press Winnipeg special says the
mortality among horses, from the severe
weather on the ranges west of there, is es-
timated at 30 per cent. In some districts,
notably the Cypress Hills, the loss is so
per cent.
Sherman in Nashville.
NASHVILLE, March 23d.-John Sherman
reached this city at 7:30 o'clock tonight
and took rooms at the Maxwell House.
Sherman was greeted by large crowd and
was called for twice, but each time merely
came out and briefly expressed his thanks.
He will be escorted about the city to-mor-
row.
Craftsmanship of the Big Commission.
WASHINGTON, March 23d.-The Star to-
night says Judge Cooley is to be President
of the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and this will accord with the wishes of the
President in the matter.
Boodler CIeary's Case.
New YORK, March 23d.-The jury in the
Cleary case, having failed to agree, was
discharged. and Cleary renewed his bail Of
$4,000, pending further action by the Dis
trict Attorney in his case.